Sulphur Springs Man Jailed For Second Time in 1 Week; Accused Of VFW Burglary
Derrick Dwayne Smith A 37-year-old Sulphur Springs man was arrested early Tuesday morning for allegedly breaking into the Veterans of Foreign War Post 8560. July 16 marks the second time in a week Derrick Dwayne Smith has arrested in the early morning hours, after police allegedly caught him with stolen items. Smith was first arrested in the wee hours of July 9 for the alleged theft of items from a South League Street gas station....
“Mostly True Tales” is Newest Book from Local Author Dr. Juan Harrison
Dr, Juan Harrison with Enola Gay on Tuesday’s the KSST Good Morning Show For forty-plus years, Juan Harrison has been an educator, and his teacher’s heart still finds happiness in reaching out to, encouraging and assisting others. In fact, his first two books are entitled “Serving Happiness” and “Class Rules: A Principle’s Guide to a Principled Life”. Now, his third recently-published work,...
Dinner Bell Menu For July 17th, 2019
We remember Ann and Quinton Rasure at Dinner Bell this week. Baked Chicken Salad Zesty Napa Toss Blackeyed Pea Salad Peach Cobbler Crisp a la Mode Peach Pudding Dessert (the no added sugar dessert) Buttered French Bread Oh yes, it is hot and getting hotter! Cool off with ice tea or water in our air conditioned room with friends and neighbors. Same time (11:45 a.m.). Same place (Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church)....
Charles “Charlie” David Evans
Charlie Evans, age 42, of Point, passed away on Friday, July 12,m 2019. Charles was born to the parentage of David Lynn and Wanda Sue House Evans in Grand Saline on May 16, 1977. Charlie graduated from high school by way of the GED program. He was of the Baptist faith. Those left here on this earth to grieve his passing include: Mother: Wanda Sue Garcia of Wills Point Father: David Lynn Evans of Point Brother: Bobby Lynn Evans of...
Wayne Ogles
Graveside service for Kim Wayne Ogles, age 48, of Sulphur Springs, will be held at 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Seymore Cemetery with Bro. Al Davis officiating. Pallbearers will be Kurt Gant, Matt Payne, Kole Ogles, Windell House and Nolan House. Wayne passed away on July 11, 2019. He was born on January 14, 1971 in Mineola, TX, the son of James Glenn Ogles and Rebecca Ann House Ogles. He worked as an electrician and later...
Otto Dotson
Funeral Services for Otto Dotson, age 86, of Cumby, will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at 2:00 PM, at Tapp Funeral Home with Bro. L.D. Baxley officiating. Interment will follow at Ridgeway Cemetery with military honors. Serving as pallbearers will be Doug Arias, Daniel Dotson, Eric Dotson, Issac Dotson and Koby Crump. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 15, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Tapp Funeral Home. Mr. Dotson passed away...
Commissioners Court Renews Inmate Housing Agreement With Rockwall County, Internet Contract
Hopkins County Commissioners Court Monday morning deeded their portion of an Oak Avenue property to the city, signed an agreement with Rockwall County to house inmates, and approved a new contract for internet and telephone service. Hopkins County Commissioner Court Monday morning signed over the county’s portion of ownership in the old Oak Avenue nursing home, so the property can be used by the city to construct a new senior...
Meal A Day Menu: July 15-19, 2019
Monday – Corn dogs, ranch beans and cole slaw Tuesday – Sliced ham, spinach feta wraps and Lima beans Wednesday – Chicken spaghetti, English peas, garlic sticks and tossed salad Thursday – Cheesy beef and potato casserole, Malibu vegetables and corn on the cob Friday – Corn flake chicken breast, macaroni and cheese, green beans and roll
Joe Allen Worsham
Funeral service for Joe Allen Worsham, age 90, of Sulphur Springs will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Chapel with Bro. Richard Leathers officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park with Earl Martin, Robert Cook, Brian Goldwater, Dr. Christian Corbitt, Brad Worsham and Kevin Gibson serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service. Mr. Worsham passed...
Commissioners To Work On Budget; Consider Contracts, Inter-local Agreements At Monday Meetings
Hopkins County Commissioners Court has held work sessions every day this week, meeting with other county staff and officials to begin developing a county budget for the upcoming fiscal year. By midweek, it’d become apparent that the biggest needs are for the fire and sheriff’s departments, and county roads. The court members have continued working in an effort to soon have a proposed budget ready. The commissioners are...
